Ethan Parker
Gresham,OR
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in emergency response and wildfire suppression, enhancing team safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management. Delivered immediate medical care during critical situations while fostering effective collaboration and situational awareness among team members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Legacy Health
Gresham, Oregon
06.2026 - Current
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Monitored entrances and exits to prevent unauthorized access and prohibited items from entering premises.
- Escorted visitors throughout facility to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Enforced rules by warning individuals of infractions and evicting violators to maintain a secure environment.
Forestry Technician
Clackamas Fire District
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, directed water onto fires to suppress flames effectively.
- Cut and cleared brush, dug trenches for fire lines to enhance containment efforts.
- Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Provided first aid support for injured crew members, ensuring timely medical intervention.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Metro West Ambulance
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Administer basic life support measures during transport, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout transit.
- Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in compliance with state and local EMS regulations.
- Coordinated with dispatch and emergency services to optimize response times and resource allocation.
- Engaged with healthcare providers to ensure effective handoffs and continuity of patient care post-transport.
- Enhanced patient reassurance and cooperation during emergencies through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Wildland Firefighter
Dust Busters Plus LLC
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Trained new firefighters on techniques and protocols, enhancing team competency.
- Evaluated containment areas to identify and suppress remaining hot spots.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Cleared brush from fire zones using chainsaws and axes. and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Provided first aid support to injured crew members.
Assistant Manager
Bellagio's Pizza
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Monitored kitchen operations for compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe dining environment.
- Fostered teamwork by encouraging staff collaboration on various project tasks, improving workplace morale.
- Prepared menu items ordered by customers with detail-oriented service, enhancing overall dining experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. View High School
Vancouver, WA06-2017
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medicine
Impact EMS Training
Clackamas, OR06-2024
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Hazard assessment
- Situational awareness
- Risk management
- Team collaboration
- Emergency medical treatment
- Effective communication
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Chainsaw operation
- Forest management
Certification
- NWCG Firefighter Type 1
- NREMT Certification
- OR State EMT Certificate
- BLS Certification
- Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies
- DPSST Unarmed Security Officer
References
- Hernandez, Matthew- Clackamas Fire District Crew Supervisor. Email: matthew.hernandez@clackamasfire.com, 971-284-1100
- Ledezma, Angel- Clackamas Fire District Squad Boss. Email: josue.ledezma@clackamasfire.com, 541-601-5042
- Bailey, Curtis- Metro West Ambulance Supervisor. Email: curtis.bailey@metrowest.us.com, 503-908-4414
- Kacy Morse- Dust Busters Plus LLC Crew Boss. Email: jobs@dbfightfire.com, 541-539-4920
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Security Officer
Legacy Health
06.2026 - Current
Forestry Technician
Clackamas Fire District
04.2025 - 10.2025
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Metro West Ambulance
10.2023 - 04.2025
Wildland Firefighter
Dust Busters Plus LLC
07.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager
Bellagio's Pizza
06.2018 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Mt. View High School
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medicine
Impact EMS Training